Brown-spotted zale caterpillar ( Zale helata ), #8704 by larose forest photos


17-JUL-2016	Christine Hanrahan

This is the caterpillar of a Zale moth. The larvae are usually found on white pines in summer. The head is on the left side!

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Graeme		18-Jul-2016 22:06
Well seen, Christine!! bV

Industrial Heritage		18-Jul-2016 21:44
Very well camouflaged.

Pierre Martin		18-Jul-2016 21:10
at first look I was suse the head was at the opposite, great capture!

Helen Betts		18-Jul-2016 19:41
Interesting looking moth, and sure is surprising about the head! V.

chris morton		18-Jul-2016 19:34
nice to know the head from the tail

joseantonio		18-Jul-2016 19:30
I am with Jim....If I had been there I would have though it was part of the plant.V.

Jim Coffman		18-Jul-2016 19:21
I would have never seen this! Nice capture!

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